British musician Leo Sayer has become one of Australia's newest citizens.

He was one of 60 people to become citizens during an Australia Day ceremony in Canberra attended by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Sayer says he first visited Australia more than 30 years ago and now he has decided to make it his home.

"I think a lot of people know I love this country and always have done," he said.

"Coming down here in '74 I think for the first tour... I just love this place and everything about it. It's nice when you're popular because it does kind of influence you to think 'they all want me here'."